VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

March 3

6:30 to 7:30pm

Judge Marquez Library

610 N. Yarbrough

New volunteers are encouraged to attend a training and orientation session to learn more about the organizationʼs goals and needs, meet some of the Latinitas leadership, and get answers to your burning questions. Latinitas is an emerging nonprofit in El Paso dedicated to empowering Hispanic girls through media, technology, art and culture. We will help you identify the most effective volunteer role for you within our volunteer teams. All activities, whether highly visible or completely behind-the-scenes, directly impact the girls of Latinitas and the quality of their experiences. For more information, email volunteer@latinitasmagazine.org or call 219.8554. If you are unable to attend an orientation, you may also view our online orientation at:

http://www.slideshare.net/latinitas/volunteer-orientation-presentation-868523

TEEN LATINITAS COUNCIL

February 28

1:30pm to 3:30pm

Armijo Public Library

620 E. 7th Avenue

Latinitas Magazine is accepting applications for our Teen Latinitas Council. This is a leadership development program where Latina teens ages 14 to 18 create peer-to-peer empowering messages. Through service learning, teens discover how to express themselves and use media as a tool for social justice to address issues affecting Hispanic girls. Latinitas will host an orientation session on February 28th from 1:30 to 3:30pm at Armijo Public Library located at 620 E. 7th Avenue. Members get published, receive on-going media training and connect with professional mentors. This is a great opportunity for aspiring journalists to have their voice heard! If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Alicia Rascon at intern@latinitasmagazine.org, www.LatinitasMagazine.com or (915) 219.8554

ALLIANCE FOR LATINITAS MIXER

February 17

5:00pm-7:00pm

El Parque Restaurant

1319 George Dieter Dr

The Alliance for Latinitas will be hosting a mixer for new and current members on February 17th at 5:00pm at El Parque Restaurant (1319 George Dieter Dr). Come meet and mingle with our dynamic team of leading ladies. This is a new group of women dedicated to helping empower Hispanic girls by raising community awareness and funds for Latinitas. We believe that by women coming together in a spirit of collaboration, we can make a difference in the lives of local girls! Find out how you can get involved. For more information, email alicia@latinitasmagazine.org or call 219.8554.

TEEN LATINITAS COUNCIL - 1/24

January 24
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Armijo Public Library
620 E. 7th Avenue
Calling all aspiring journalists! Latinitas Magazine is currently recruiting female high-school students, ages 14 to 18, to serve on the Teen Latinitas Council. Members will write content for TeenLatinitas.com and MyLatinitas.com. Latinitas will host an orientation for junior reporters on January 24th at 1:30 to 3:30pm at Armijo Public Library located at 620 E. 7th Avenue. Members will receive on-going journalism training and be connected with professional journalists as mentors. This is a great opportunity for aspiring journalists to be published in a growing magazine and have their voice heard! We are looking for fresh ideas on all content related to Latina youth culture appropriate for high-school students. Latinitas is currently accepting applications from female high-school students who seek hands-on journalism experience. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Alicia Rascon at alicia@latinitasmagazine.org, www.LatinitasMagazine.com or (915) 219.8554

SATURDAY CAMP WORKSHOP ASSISTANT - 1/24

January 24
10:30am to 12:30pm
La Fe Cultural and Technology Center
721 South Ochoa
Volunteers are needed to act as mentors and help with the workshop during our monthly Saturday camp session. Girls will go on an audio-visual adventure and create their own video production. Volunteers will assist our workshop presenter, answer students' questions and guide girls through hands-on projects. You don't have to have prior media experience to help out. For more information, email alicia@latinitasmagazine.org or call 219.8554.

ALLIANCE FOR LATINITAS

January 21
6:30-7:30pm
Judge Marquez Library
610 N. Yarbrough
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to get more involved in your community and make a difference, then we have the perfect project for you. Join a group of leaders who are committed to promoting the participation of Hispanic women in civic arenas. The Alliance for Latinitas was formed as a volunteer arm of Latinitas to bring women together to address issues unique to young Hispanas. This community of Latinas actively work to advance the well-being of Hispanic girls through leadership development, mentoring, volunteerism and philanthropy. We are currently recruiting committees members to assist with marketing, public relations, event planning, fundraising, membership and volunteer recruitment. The Alianza achieves this goal by organizing fundraising events and projects to provide educational scholarships and stipends for low-income girls to participate in Latinitas programs and attain their educational goals. We believe that by women coming together in a spirit of corroboration, we can make a difference in the lives of local girls! Find out how you can get involved, by attending our next meeting. For more information, email alicia@latinitasmagazine.org or call 219.8554.

MENTOR A GIRL

On-Going Opportunity
5-10 hour Monthly Commitment
Greater El Paso Region
January is National Mentoring Month. Make a difference in a girl's life as part of the new Latinitas Amigitas Project in 2009. National Mentoring Month highlights mentoring and the positive impact it can have on young lives. This month-long outreach campaign focuses national attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us can work together to assure brighter futures for our young people. In conjunction with this national celebration, Latinitas is launching the Amigitas Project, a volunteer-driven initiative focused on connecting young Latinas with role models and mentors. Latinitas Volunteers will receive training to coordinate Amigitas clubs in our neighboring communities of Las Cruces, Canutillo, Tornillo and more. Volunteers must undergo a background check. Mentors will meet with a small group of girls on a monthly basis to lead girl empowerment workshops focused on encouraging young Latinas to express themselves and build confidence. Volunteers must commit to leading one 4 hour club gathering a month for an entire year. For more information, email alicia@latinitasmagazine.org or call 219.8554.